Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was losing his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• As a result

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• A result or outcome of an action

• A faint, small and twinkling light

She had a strong resolve to overcome the challenges she faced.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• A result or outcome of an action

• Not aware or paying attention

• Not safe or secure

• To make a firm decision or solve something

She directed the film with precision and clarity.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To point or show the way

• A person who lives in a place

• A result or outcome of an action

• To live or stay in a place

The smokestacks emit large amounts of pollution into the air.

 

What does the word 'emit' mean?

• The spreading of an illness from person to person

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• To release or give off something

• To live or stay in a place

She continued to persist in her efforts despite facing numerous challenges.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• To signal with your hand or head

• To live or stay in a place

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

She sat in her chair, her eyes drooping, feeling completely listless and devoid of energy.

 

What does the word 'listless' mean?

• To signal with your hand or head

• To point or show the way

• A faint, small and twinkling light

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

She walked past him, completely oblivious to his presence.

 

What does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• As a result

• Not aware or paying attention

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• To point or show the way

The rain has been continuous throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• Happening without pause or interruption

• To look angry or unhappy

• Looking very tired, thin, and exhausted

• To point or show the way

The occupant of the car suffered minor injuries in the accident.

 

What does the word 'occupant' mean?

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

• A person who lives in a place

• Not safe or secure

She refused to relent in her pursuit of the truth.

 

What does the word 'relent' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• To bounce back or recover from challenges

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• A faint, small and twinkling light